Quran narrates the story of Zul Qarnain and how he helped people from the wrath of Yajooj Majooj by building a wall to restrict their incursions. But there have been difference among scholars about which historic figure meet the characteristic of Zul Qarnain.
Many scholars have given different opinions, previously many scholars believed that Alexander the great was the King which Quran calls Zul Qarnanin but Maulana Abul Kalam Azad gave a second opinion with evidences.
In this video Dr. Israr narrates the verses of Quran about ‘Dhul Qarnayn’ and explains the historical context of the story. It should be noted that these verses were revealed after Jews asked Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about Zul Qarnain.
Dr. Israr also supports the view of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and claims that Zul Qarnain is the founder of Persian Empire and ruled from the Balkans till the Indus River. His empire stretched from Caucasus to Syria.
Dr. Israr Also explains about the tribe which is mentioned in the Quran as Yajooj Majooj. He believes they are a tribe from the lineage of Yafis (Japheth) who was a son of Prophet Nooh (as) also known as Noah.